Natalia Early Child Center serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Natalia Early Child Center encompasses the entire Natalia school district, covering approximately 41.1 square miles in Natalia, TX. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natalia Early Child Center's student population of 283 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Motto
The BLUE Way: Challenging and empowering students for global success.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Natalia Early Child Center is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Natalia Early Child Center?
283 students attend Natalia Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Natalia Early Child Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natalia Early Child Center?
Natalia Early Child Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natalia Early Child Center offer ?
Natalia Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Natalia Early Child Center part of?
Natalia Early Child Center is part of Natalia Independent School District.
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